I can't turn my WD on, no matter what I do. I've tried manually and also have done a system restore. I keep getting the error 0x800106ba. It can't be removed because it's on my HP w/Vista and it cannot be re-downloaded. Any suggestion or should I just use something else?

Second issue. I tried to post this on my Cyberpower w/Win8. and I can sign into GB but when I click on forums, I'm automatically signed off. What's up?

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And a post from "Brian-Support Engineer" on ***this site*** suggests using the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility. He gives instructions.

Defender may become inactive if you install another antivirus, but it isn't really necessary then.

I'm not sure what's going on with your remaining signing in. But often deleting your Internet cache will fix problems. Are you using IE or Firefox or Chrome or Opera or something else as a Web browser?

Jenny is right about the built-in antivirus on Windows 8 being called Windows Defenders - but it's really Microsoft Security Essentials. Talk about confusing... But if it's Defender on a Vista computer, then it's an anti-spyware program and yes, if you install Microsoft Security Essentials, it disables Defender on Vista.

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Hi Jenny. I had already tried the first solution. I got the message ("this microsoft fix does not apply to your operating system or application version. Fix50784")Didn't try the second.I used to have Norton and I'm thinking someone on here said to try MSE, so uninstalled Norton and installed MSE sometime ago. It certainly took it's time disabling Defender. So now the question is, can I run with only MSE?Thanks,TerriPS As always thanks for all the imput!

I forgot to mention. I have the sign in issue when signing onto GB with IE, No problem with Google or Firefox.

Edited by Terri824 (05/11/1302:01 PM)

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If you want to run anything else with your MSE, I would highly recommend Malwarebytes Pro. The two are a great combination. MWB PRo is usully $25, but whenever Newegg has it on sale, I grab a few copies. I got the last ones for $15. You only pay once - it's not a subscription.

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